The Sumler Genealogy and Family Tree Page

Welcome to the Sumler Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our
editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with
user-contributed information and web sites for the Sumler surname.
As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page
is updated to offer the best list for researching Sumler ancestry.
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Sometimes two people can look at the same handwritten record, and come up with different spellings of the name. Be creative when searching for your Sumler ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. Genealogy is more than just searching through databases. Articles like "Digital Books and Microfilm" can help accelerate your Sumler research.

Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts.
There are currently matching Sumler records at Ancestry.com!
Start exploring this online Sumler family history resource today.

It is quite possible for two people with the Sumler last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Sumler ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Sumler DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Sumler ancestors were related, it can easily prove if they weren't. Be sure you understand what types of research issues each different DNA test can address before you spend any money. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Sumler research, read "When do you use DNA?".

There is more to exploring your Sumler ancestry than just gathering a bunch of names and dates. Understanding where your ancestors lived, how they were employed, and what they did for fun, may give you a better appreciation of your heritage. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing Where can I find a biography of my Sumler ancestor? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Sumler Researchers

In doing genealogy research, we surely don't want to reinvent the wheel; in researching your Sumler surname, posting a message query can help you connect with distant cousins and others who may be working on the same lines, some of whom may have advanced the research or solved some of the hard problems, but are willing to share. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Sumler queries.

To recommend your web site/blog for inclusion on this page, please submit a link to the user-contributed directory
at Genealogy Today. Your web page may appear once its content has been reviewed by our editors.

Upcoming Sumler Family Reunions

One key to a successful Sumler reunion is preparation, and for the family researcher that means getting the word out in advance on what to bring (such as the family photo collection); arranging for the display of shared information; and planning activities conducive to sharing; and one of the best ways to get others to participate is in bringing something of your own to share such a picture pedigree, compiled family history or biographical sketch, or even a copies of a treasured photo as a gift for each family -- you may even want to consider putting together a reunion newsletter in advance to be distributed at the reunion, asking for help in solving one or more specific family mysteries: you never know who might have insight they are willing to share, one-on-one. The article "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Sumler reunion.

Suggested use: Print a copy of this free research checklist, and keep track of the
Sumler genealogy resources that you visit. If your web browser does not print the date on
the bottom, remember to record it manually. Today is 03/Mar/2015.